Today is National Pink Day!!!!
Well what do you know, Pink happens to be my FAVORITE COLOR!!!
This year in celebration of National Pink Day, I decided to share a few pink recipes. The company Sweet’N Low contacted me on sharing a few Pink recipes for National Pink Day…
Alcoholic Drinks
Skinny Cosmopolitan
(Serves 1)
To save calories, the aromatic oils in citrus zest replace the Triple Sec liqueur usually used in this classic cocktail.
- 2 1-inch x 1/2-inch strips lemon zest
- 2 1-inch x 1/2-inch strips orange zest
- 1 packet Sweet’N Low® granulated sugar substitute
- 1/2 ounce unsweetened pomegranate juice, such as Knudsen’s Just Pomegranate Juice
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 1 lime slice, for garnish
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the lemon and orange zest with the Sweet’N Low. Add the pomegranate juice and vodka. Fill the shaker halfway with cracked ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled stemmed glass. Garnish with the lime slice.
PER SERVING: 100 calories, 0 g fat (0g saturated fat), 2 g carbohydrate, 0 g protein, 0 g dietary fiber, 0 mg sodium.
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Signature Sweet’N Low® Pink Lemonade
(Serves 1)
Strawberries give this summer favorite a natural blush.
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 packets Sweet’N Low® granulated sugar substitute
- 1 cup frozen strawberries, defrosted
- 1 lemon slice, optional, for garnish
- 1 mint sprig, optional, for garnish
In a large measuring cup, combine the lemon juice and water. Add the Sweet’N Low, stirring until it dissolves.
Spoon 1 tablespoon of liquid from the defrosted strawberries into a tall glass. Fill the glass with ice. Pour in the lemon juice mixture. If desired, garnish with the lemon slice and mint sprig. Enjoy the strawberries or save them for another use.
Note: Defrosting frozen strawberries in the refrigerator takes 8 hours. Or defrost them at room temperature, about 1 hour. Defrosted berries keeps in the refrigerator for 2 days.
OR
Lemonade to serve 4
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries, defrosted
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup cold water
- 8 packets Sweet’N Low® granulated sugar substitute
- 4 lemon slices, optional, for garnish
- 4 mint sprigs, optional, for garnish
In a large measuring cup, combine the lemon juice and water. Add the Sweet’N Low, stirring until it dissolves.
Spoon 1 tablespoon of liquid from the defrosted strawberries into each of 4 tall glasses. Fill each glass with ice. Divide the lemon juice mixture among the glasses. If desired, garnish with the lemon slice and mint sprig. Enjoy the strawberries or save them for another use.
PER SERVING: 20 calories, 0 g fat (0g saturated fat), 7 g carbohydrate, 0 g protein, 0 g dietary fiber, 0 mg sodium.
I love homemade lemonade in the summertime! I tried this recipe with my family and it was a HIT!! This was a nice easy drink to make throughout the summer! It was just the right amount of sour and sweet! The lemons I bought were pretty tart, so adding the strawberries and mint gave it perfect flavor!
Cherry Lime Ricky
(Serves 1)
Discover the refreshing pleasure of this old-time soda fountain favorite.
- 1/2 cup tart cherry juice, such as Knudsen’s Just Tart Cherry Juice
- Juice of 1 lime (at least 2 tbsp.)
- 1 packet Sweet’N Low® granulated sugar substitute
- Club soda
- Lime wedge, for garnish, optional
In a measuring cup, combine the cherry juice, lime juice, and Sweet’N Low. Stir to dissolve the Sweet’N Low.
Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in the cherry juice mixture. Top with the club soda. Serve with a straw, garnished with the lime wedge, if desired.
This is the next recipe on my list, so I will keep you posted on how it turns out!
This post is Sponsored by Sweet’N Low
Again, Happy National Pink Day!!!
Did you celebrate National Pink Day this year, and if so how did you celebrate it???
